Title: Hull Plumbing and HeatingPhotographer : Clifford Hoyte PolandDate Created: 1917Abstract: An exhibit at the 1917 Tri-State Fair in Memphis, Tennessee. It advertises the Kaustine Waterless Closet, an early version of a modern toilet.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic CollectionContributing Institution: Memphis Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000222add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Poultry ExhibitPhotographer : Clifford Hoyte PolandDate Created: 1931Abstract: A poultry exhibit at the 1931 Mid-South Fair in Memphis, Tennessee. It demonstrates a method for raising chicklets in trays.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic CollectionContributing Institution: Memphis Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000229add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: CrosleyPhotographer : Clifford Hoyte PolandDate Created: 1933Abstract: An exhibit at the Mid-South Fair in Memphis, Tennessee. This stand is selling electric refrigerators by Crosley, distributed by Harry Wilson, Inc. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic CollectionContributing Institution: Memphis Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000211add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Check to W. H. Estes from 1903Attributed name : Cordell HullPrinter : Brandon Printing Co., NashvilleDate Created: 1903-06-24Abstract: 2 tifs. A check written to W.H. Estes by Cordee Hull on June 24, 1903 for $23.75. The check itself was printed for the Bank of Cookeville, but Cookeville has been scratched out and Celina substituted. The note is in black ink with ornate text and many blanks for filling in amounts. The check number is not filled out. The verso bears two signatures by W.H. Estes and a faint red stamp reading in part "First National Bank Nashville, Tenn." The check was printed by Brandon Printing Co., Nashville. The Celina was founded on March 2, 1895 in Clay County, Tennessee, and continued operation into the 21st century.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: General CollectionsContributing Institution: Fred Lucius Haile MuseumURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001653add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: 1836 Mar. 16, Columbus [Ohio], [to] Doct[or] A. King & Co [mpany]Signer : D. FerrisAuthor : J. Pike & CompanyRecipient : Doctor A. King & CompanyDate Created: 1836-03-16Abstract: This document is a letter written from J. Pike & Company to Doctor A. King & Company dated March 16, 1836. The letter shows a listing of medicines ordered by Doctor A. King & Company from J. Pike & Company. The medicines are arriving late because of delays due to a canal being closed. Some of the medicines listed are herbs and seasonings used to create medicines. The letter is concluded by giving a recipe for wine bitter using some of the medicines named in the letter.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: James King PapersContributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical CollectionURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002986add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Business Card of R.W. Bogard, Official Prizer of the Planters` Protective AssociationWriter of accompanying material : D.W. WhaleyDate Created: 1850 - 1910Abstract: This business card is for the tobacco prizing services of one D.W. Whaley from Clarksville, Tennessee. The card includes promises as to the quality of the business, including free hogheads furnished to all farmers sending their tobacco by rail or by river. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco CollectionContributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural CenterURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003330add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: 1792 Nov. 14, Natchez [to] [Governor] Manuel Gayoso de LemosAuthor; Signer : Daniel ClarkAuthor; Signer : Ebenezer ReesRecipient : Manuel Gayoso De LemosDate Created: 1792-11-14Abstract: The following document is a letter, dated November 14, 1792, from the representatives of Daniel Clark and Ebenezer Rees to Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, the Spanish governor of the district of Natchez and later governor of Louisiana. The two American traders wrote to inform Lemos of a debt that is owed to them by Thomas Wilkins.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)Collection: The William A. Goodman Historic Documents CollectionContributing Institution: Memphis Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003128add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Legal Agreement between Daniel Rawlings and David DeaderickAssociated name : David Alexander Deaderick, 1797-1873Author : Daniel RawlingsDate Created: 1797-05-29Abstract: Legal agreement between Daniel Rawlings of Greene County, Tennessee and David Deaderick of Washington County, Tennessee regarding money and property in Jonesborough, Tennessee.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)Collection: David Deaderick PapersContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001369add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Saunders, Jordan M. in New Orleans, LA to Burford, David in Carthage, TNRecipient : David Burford, 1791-1864Date Created: 1829-11-17Abstract: Letter from Jourdan Saunders, New Orleans, to Burford, Carhage, Tennessee, discussing prices for negroes in New Orleans, the quality of sugar and cotton crops, and the probability of legislation prohibiting further importation of slaves into Louisiana.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: David Burford Paper, 1814-1855Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001824add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: 1819 Sep. 13, Choctaw Nation, Pigeon Roost [to] Reverend W. Elias Cornelius, Andover, Mass[achusetts]Author : David Folsom, 1791-1847Recipient : Elias Cornelius, 1794-1832Date Created: 1819-09-13Abstract: The following document is a letter, dated September 13, 1819, from David Folsom of the Choctaw Nation to Reverend Elias Cornelius in Andover, MA. Folsom writes in reference to an inquiries made by the United States government about a possible exchange of money for land within the Choctaw Nation. Folsom also describes plans to build a new missionary school in Yello Busha. At the close of the document, the obituary of David Folsom is attached. Folsom fought with the US army against the Creeks during the Creek War and he served as a chief of the Choctaw Nation from 1826 to 1830. He was one of the Choctaw leaders responsible for the treaty which removed the Choctaw Nation to Oklahoma.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: The William A. Goodman Historic Documents CollectionContributing Institution: Memphis Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003010add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: 1812 Apr. 26 [to] Thomas McNeal, Duck RiverAuthor : David HutchesonRecipient : Thomas McNealDate Created: 1812-04-26Abstract: The following document is a letter dated April 26, 1812, from David Hutcheson to Thomas McNeal in Duck River. Hutcheson writes of business matters and debts that are due to him.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: Historical and Genealogical CollectionContributing Institution: Memphis Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003014add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Photograph of mid-18th century iron trade ax recovered at ChotaPhotographer : David StansberryDate Created: 1972 - 1984Abstract: This photograph is of a European manufactured iron ax head traded to the Cherokees in the mid-18th century. It was recovered by the University of Tennessee during an excavation of the Overhill Cherokee village of Chota. Chota was recognized by Europeans as well as other Indians for its powerful economic influence and was regarded as the capital of the Cherokee nation. Excavations of Chota were conducted from 1969-1974 in anticipation of the flooding of the Lower Little Tennessee River by the Tellico Dam Reservoir. The university worked under contract with the National Park Service and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Principal investigator, Alfred K. Guthe. Field Directors, J. Worth Greene, Duane H. King, and Gerald F. Schroedl.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763)Collection: Frank H. McClung Museum Photographic CollectionContributing Institution: Frank H. McClung MuseumURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002521add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Photograph of mid-18th century European silver brooches and earringsPhotographer : David StansberryDate Created: 1975Abstract: This is a photograph of mid-18th century European silver broaches and earrings recovered from excavations at the Overhill Cherokee Village of Chota. Chota or Echota was an Overhill Cherokee village located in what is today Monroe County, Tennessee. In the mid-18th century, Chota was recognized by Europeans as well as other Indians for its powerful socio-economic influence and was regarded as the capital of the Cherokee Nation. Chota, as with all the Overhill Cherokee sites, is now inundated by the Tellico Reservoir. Excavations of Overhill Cherokee villages were conducted by the University of Tennessee between 1967 and 1983 as part of the Tellico Archaeological Project. Excavations continued until 1983, and laboratory studies and report preparation continued until 1987. The excavations were conducted in anticipation of the flooding of the Lower Little Tennessee River Valley, in eastern Tennessee, by the Tellico Dam Reservoir. The excavations were conducted under contract with the National Park Service and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Principal Investigator, Alfred K. Guthe.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763)Collection: Frank H. McClung Museum Photographic CollectionContributing Institution: Frank H. McClung MuseumURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002536add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Photograph of mid-18th century kaolin smoking pipes recovered at ChotaPhotographer : David StansberryDate Created: 1972 - 1984Abstract: This is a photograph of mid-18th century Kaolin smoking pipes recovered from Chota. The Overhill Cherokees traded actively with the lower Cherokees of Georgia and South Carolina. Chota was recognized by Europeans as well as other Indians for its powerful economic influence and was regarded as the capital of the Cherokee nation. The University of Tennessee conducted excavations of Chota from 1969-1974 in anticipation of the flooding of the Lower Little Tennessee River by the Tellico Dam Reservoir. The university worked under contract with the National Park Service and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Principal investigator, Alfred K. Guthe. Field Directors, J. Worth Greene, Duane H. King, and Gerald F. Schroedl.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763)Collection: Frank H. McClung Museum Photographic CollectionContributing Institution: Frank H. McClung MuseumURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002520add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Photograph of mid-18th century European manufactured iron hoe, Chota]Photographer : David StansberryDate Created: 1970 - 1990Abstract: This photograph is of a European manufactured iron hoe head traded to the Cherokees in the mid-18th century. It was recovered by the University of Tennessee during an excavation of the Overhill Cherokee village of Chota. Chota was recognized by Europeans as well as other Indians for its powerful economic influence and was regarded as the capital of the Cherokee nation. The Cherokees kept small vegetable plots near their homes as well as maintained large communal agricultural fields of beans, corn, and squash. Excavations of Chota and other Overhill villages were conducted by the University of Tennessee between 1967 and 1983 as part of the Tellico Archaeological Project in anticipation of the flooding of the Lower Little Tennessee River by the Tellico Dam Reservoir. The excavations were conducted under contract with the National Park Service and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Principal investigator, Alfred K. Guthe. Field Director, J. Worth Greene.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763)Collection: Frank H. McClung Museum Photographic CollectionContributing Institution: Frank H. McClung MuseumURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002519add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Interior of Hatch Show PrintPhotographer : David WildsDate Created: 2003Abstract: A black and white photograph of the interior of the oldest letterpress print shop in the United States. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Contemporary United States (1968-present)Collection: PhotographsContributing Institution: Hatch Show PrintURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001770add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: TVA Air Preheaters, 88926-EDonor : Donald R AdamsAttributed name : Tennessee Valley AuthorityDate Created: 1970-09-14Abstract: This photograph is titled, "TVA Air Preheaters, 88926-E". It is from a collection contributed by Donald R. (Little Joe) Adams. "The books you are now looking at were started in 1968 by apprentice of different crafts and professional photographers. There were originally three sets of these books, but due to the changing of the supervision in TVA, two of the sets were destroyed. The last remaining set was in my care for about 25 years. (image shows: Erecting, installing unit 1 air preheaters.) detail loc: Tennessee Valley Authority Notebook 2; county: houstonTennessee State Department of Education Eras: Postwar United States (1945-1970)Collection: Tennessee Valley Authority Scrapbooks CollectionContributing Institution: Houston County Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001901add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: TVA Barges, 84581CDonor : Donald R. (Little Joe) AdamsCreator : Tennessee Valley AuthorityDate Created: 1960 - 1969Abstract: Photos contributed by Donald R. (Little Joe) Adams. "The books you are now looking at were started in 1968 by apprentice of different crafts and professional photographers. There were originally three sets of these books, but due to the changing of the supervision in TVA, two of the sets were destroyed. The last remaining set was in my care for about 25 years until I showed the books to Mrs. Nina Finley. She suggested that I put the books on display in the Library so other people could see what the beginning of the Cumberland Steam Plant looked like. I was honored that someone like her was interested in something that I took for granted. I hope many people will enjoy looking through the pages of these books and wonder how it really was, and future generations look at the books and wonder how did we accomplish building the steam plant with all of that antique equipment, sort of like my generation looked at the horse and buggy era." detail loc: Tennessee Valley Authority Notebook 1; county: houstonTennessee State Department of Education Eras: Postwar United States (1945-1970)Collection: Tennessee Valley Authority Scrapbooks CollectionContributing Institution: Houston County Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001921add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: TVA Coal Handling, 88897-JDonor : Donald R. Adams Attributed name : Tennessee Valley AuthorityDate Created: 1971-04-13Abstract: This photograph is titled, "TVA Coal Handling, 88897-J". It is from the collection contributed by Donald R. (Little Joe) Adams. "The books you are now looking at were started in 1968 by apprentice of different crafts and professional photographers. There were originally three sets of these books, but due to the changing of the supervision in TVA, two of the sets were destroyed. The last remaining set was in my care for about 25 years. (image shows: erecting structural steel and discharge chutes atop line-pile coal silos) EntryID=S099 , detail loc: Tennessee Valley Authority Notebook 3; county: houstonTennessee State Department of Education Eras: Contemporary United States (1968-present)Collection: Tennessee Valley Authority Scrapbooks CollectionContributing Institution: Houston County Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001883add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: TVA Sline Wall, 84576-ODonor : Donald R. Adams Date Created: 1968-11-15Abstract: This photograph is titled,"TVA Sline Wall, 84576-O". It is from the collection of photos contributed by Donald R. (Little Joe) Adams. "The books you are now looking at were started in 1968 by apprentice of different crafts and professional photographers. There were originally three sets of these books, but due to the changing of the supervision in TVA, two of the sets were destroyed. The last remaining set was in my care for about 25 years until I showed the books to Mrs. Nina Finley. She suggested that I put the books on display in the Library so other people could see what the beginning of the Cumberland Steam Plant looked like. I was honored that someone like her was interested in something that I took for granted. I hope many people will enjoy looking through the pages of these books and wonder how it really was, and future generations look at the books and wonder how did we accomplish building the steam plant with all of that antique equipment, sort of like my generation looked at the horse and buggy era". detail loc: Tennessee Valley Authority Notebook 1; county: houstonTennessee State Department of Education Eras: Postwar United States (1945-1970)Collection: Tennessee Valley Authority Scrapbooks CollectionContributing Institution: Houston County Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001918add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: TVA SlurryDonor : Donald R. Adams Date Created: 1967 - 1969Abstract: This photograph is titled, "TVA Slurry". It is from a collection contributed by Donald R. (Little Joe) Adams. "The books you are now looking at were started in 1968 by apprentice of different crafts and professional photographers. There were originally three sets of these books, but due to the changing of the supervision in TVA, two of the sets were destroyed. The last remaining set was in my care for about 25 years until I showed the books to Mrs. Nina Finley. She suggested that I put the books on display in the Library so other people could see what the beginning of the Cumberland Steam Plant looked like. I was honored that someone like her was interested in something that I took for granted. I hope many people will enjoy looking through the pages of these books and wonder how it really was, and future generations look at the books and wonder how did we accomplish building the steam plant with all of that antique equipment, sort of like my generation looked at the horse and buggy era. detail loc: Tennessee Valley Authority Notebook 1; county: houstonTennessee State Department of Education Eras: Postwar United States (1945-1970)Collection: Tennessee Valley Authority Scrapbooks CollectionContributing Institution: Houston County Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001911add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: TVA Setting Spindle, 86502-DAttributed name : Donald R. AdamsAttributed name : Tennessee Valley AuthorityDate Created: 1971-12-04Abstract: This photograph is titled, "TVA Setting Spindle, 86502-D". It is from the collection contributed by Donald R. (Little Joe) Adams. "The books you are now looking at were started in 1968 by apprentice of different crafts and professional photographers. There were originally three sets of these books, but due to the changing of the supervision in TVA, two of the sets were destroyed. The last remaining set was in my care for about 25 years. (image shows: setting spindle for Unit 2 low-pressure turbine, section 2.) EntryID=S099 , detail loc: Tennessee Valley Authority Notebook 2; county: houstonTennessee State Department of Education Eras: Contemporary United States (1968-present)Collection: Tennessee Valley Authority Scrapbooks CollectionContributing Institution: Houston County Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001893add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: TVA Setting Spindle, 86502-BDonor : Donald R. AdamsAttributed name : Tennessee Valley AutyhorityDate Created: 1971-12-04Abstract: This photograph is titled, "TVA Setting Spindle, 86502-B". It is from the collection contributed by Donald R. (Little Joe) Adams. "The books you are now looking at were started in 1968 by apprentice of different crafts and professional photographers. There were originally three sets of these books, but due to the changing of the supervision in TVA, two of the sets were destroyed. The last remaining set was in my care for about 25 years. (image shows: setting spindle for Unit 2 low-pressure turbine, section 2.) EntryID=S099 , detail loc: Tennessee Valley Authority Notebook 2; county: houstonTennessee State Department of Education Eras: Contemporary United States (1968-present)Collection: Tennessee Valley Authority Scrapbooks CollectionContributing Institution: Houston County Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001895add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: TVA Pulverizer, 84626-FDonor : Donald R. AdamsAttributed name : Tennessee Valley AuthorityDate Created: 1970-03-13Abstract: This photograph was contributed by Donald R. (Little Joe) Adams. "The books you are now looking at were started in 1968 by apprentice of different crafts and professional photographers. There were originally three sets of these books, but due to the changing of the supervision in TVA, two of the sets were destroyed. The last remaining set was in my care for about 25 years. (image shows: Pulverizer on specially made cart and cart on temporary track for setting pulverizer on foundation.) detail loc: Tennessee Valley Authority Notebook 2; county: houston Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Postwar United States (1945-1970)Collection: Tennessee Valley Authority Scrapbooks CollectionContributing Institution: Houston County Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001904add to bookbag | view long format in new window